Standing tall with a 9-0 season record, the Mansfield Jr High Lady Tigers prove that when you set a goal and stick to it, no matter how hard things get, you can own the world. Or at least the volleyball court. After pulling off a massive upset against the 4A Mena Jr Lady Bearcats in last week’s volleyball action at Mena, the Jr Lady Tigers added a 2-0 tally to their scorebook. Leading with sets of 25-18 and 25-17, Mansfield continued to keep on keepin’ on.
Hopping back on the bus to their next destination, Cole Smith came away with 2 aces, 1 kill, and 11 assists. Harlie Fuller held 1 ace, 2 kills, 6 assists, and 4 digs. Kaylee Ward made 5 kills and 2 blocks. Alyson Edwards earned 1 ace, 10 kills, 1 block, and 7 digs. Kynslee Ward scored 2 aces, 7 kills, and 10 digs. Rachel Johnson acquired 2 kills and 4 digs. And Trinity Triska scooped up 3 digs.
To kick-start their week on Tuesday, September, 22, Mansfield hosted the Eureka Springs Jr Lady Highlanders. In an almost complete take-over, the Jr Lady Tigers held the Lady Highlanders hostage on the scoreboard with sets of 25-2 and 25-7 earning a 2-0 victory. Cole Smith gained 3 aces, 1 kill, and 3 assists. Harlie Fuller attained 1 ace and 4 assists. Kaylee Ward made 3 aces. Alyson Edwards collected 11 aces, 5 kills, and 1 dig. Kynslee Ward reaped 8 aces, 2 kills, and 1 dig. And Rachel Johnson landed 12 aces and 2 kills.
The Mansfield Lady Tigers will play at Lavaca on Thursday, September, 24 against the Lady Golden Arrows at 4 pm. Vouchers will be required for entry.
